Open Cockpit Days

Open Cockpit Days run from 10 am to 3 pm

Adults and children 6 years and older $5.00

Children 5 and under Free

Museum members and Active military Free

During the summer months we sponsor Open Cockpit Days or OCDs. These family friendly events provide many opportunities for visitors to see inside the cockpits of airplanes, visit with pilots who flew the plans, visit our displays inside the museum and displays in the Air Park.

May 18, 2019 – Open Cockpit Day

10 am to 3 pm

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June 15th, 2019 – Open Cockpit Day

10 am to 3 pm

….. Tri-Valley High School Military Reenactment Group

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July 20th , 2019 – Open Cockpit Day

10 am to 3 pm

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August 17th, 2019 – Open Cockpit Day

10 am to 3 pm

….. Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet….from the TV show

September 21st, 2019 – Open Cockpit Day

10 am to 3 pm

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Halloween Open Cockpit Day – Saturday October 19th, 2019

1 pm to 4 pm

Prairie Aviation Museum

2929 E Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
309.663.7632

Open Hours

January and February – Closed

March and April – 10 am to 3 pm – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

May to September – 10 am to 3 pm – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

October to December – 10 am 3 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Hours of operation are subject to change, so please call ahead to make sure we are open when you plan to visit.

Special Events

Join us fo the first Open Cockpit Day in May. It will be held Saturday May 18th from 10 am to 3 pm.